Will Lowrey

Will Lowrey is an Adjunct Professor specializing in Animal Law, having taught the inaugural course at University of St. Thomas School of Law and scheduled for University of Oklahoma College of Law (Spring 2024). He serves as founder and Legal Counsel for Animal Partisan, advocating against unlawful practices in animal agriculture and research, following prior legal counsel work at Animal Outlook.

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor's in Criminal Justice, Virginia Commonwealth University
• J.D., Vermont Law and Graduate School (2017)

Mr. Lowrey's expertise centers on Animal Law, combining undercover investigations, civil litigation, and legal advocacy to challenge systemic issues in animal agriculture. His work bridges theoretical legal frameworks with direct animal protection initiatives, emphasizing social justice and ethical enforcement.

Key recognitions during legal education:

• Schweitzer Fellow
• Social Justice Mission Scholar
• Learned Hand Award
• Student Pro Bono Award
• Advancement of Animal Law Scholarship
• National Chapter of the Year Award (Animal Law Society leadership)

He actively mentors law students in animal law careers while maintaining a sanctuary for formerly farmed animals in rural Virginia, integrating legal advocacy with hands-on animal care and fiction writing about animal-related themes.